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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Friday Night Lights

A Town, a Team, and a Dream
Book • 1991
The book delves into the lives of the players, coaches, and the community of Odessa, highlighting the intense devotion to high school football and its effects on the town's social, economic, and racial dynamics.

It critiques the town's priorities, where football often overshadows education and other aspects of life.

The narrative also touches on issues of racism, economic struggles, and the pressures faced by the teenage athletes.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Ernie Adams
, who recounts how he influenced Bissinger's choice of subject for his book.
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"Super Bowl XXXVI" with Ernie Adams | Rams vs. Patriots
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Bill Simmons
as one of the best sports books ever written.
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‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin
Mentioned when discussing the pressure of living up to the success of 'Friday Night Lights'.
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“Ether”—Nas
Mentioned during the discussion of music.
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Episode 780 | "Go In That Corner"
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Nate Tice
as the book he read in high school that the movie Friday Night Lights was based on.
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Breaking down the Steelers-Dolphins trade + top 10 football movies & TV shows ft. Mina Kimes!
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Brian Grazer
as the inspiration for a movie and series, reflecting on themes of identity and resilience.
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A Curious Mind with movie producer Brian Grazer
Mentioned when the hosts discuss the ending style of the sports movie Friday Night Lights.
Golf on Screen: 'Stick' Eps. 1-3 (Plus ‘Happy Gilmore' and 'Tin Cup' ) With Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
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Chris Ryan
when discussing the upcoming Friday Night Lights reboot and its potential connection to the original source material.
‘Say Nothing’ Is at Once Painful and Exhilarating, Plus Adam Brody on 'Nobody Wants This'
Mentioned when discussing the best-selling sports books of all time and its impact on the community.
Mojo Magic | Chapter 7
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Nirav Tolia
in relation to the Friday Night Lights TV show.
How Nextdoor Grew to 100M Neighbors + Why Founding CEO Nirav Tolia Returned Six Years Later
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Lane Brannan
in the context of his personal connection to the book and its characters from Permian High School.
Episode 146: Goals Should Scare & Excite You
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Jason Whitlock
among his top three favorite sports books.
Ep 890 | ‘Woke Lite' CANCELS Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Candace Owens
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Annie Brown
in the context of a high school football team in Odessa, Texas.
Odessa, Part 2: Friday Night Lights
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Adam Wren
as a book written by Buzz Bissinger about Texas high school football.
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